Category: Tour Announcements

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Polymer Rock Out With “Believers”

Sydney trio Polymer are delivering grungy rock vibes with their killer new single “Believers.” Recorded in an abandoned warehouse, it’s got a great guitar hook and powerful lyrics.

“All our music has some serious undertones that inspire each track, be it a personal experience, or world events, we definitely have some strong opinions on a lot of things,” the band explained. “Luckily we can express them, albeit under the guise of music.”

“Believers” comes from Polymer’s forthcoming album, Zealots Box. Hear tracks from that release at the band’s up and coming New South Wales gigs.

28 July 2019 – Frankie’s Pizza, Sydney (supporting Elephant Hive)
10 August 2019 – Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
14 August 2019 – The Foundry, Wollongong
23 August 2019 – The Lansdowne, Sydney
5 September 2019 – The Hideaway Bar, Sydney

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Bootleg Rascal Drop “Yin & Yang”

Bootleg Rascal get the party started with their stellar new double A-side single, “Yin & Yang.” As its name suggests, this release showcases two sides of this quality Australian outfit.

“Get Over Myself” is a hard-hitting urban explosion which takes its cues from the music of Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Outkast. “Tryin’ to Run” is a real floor-filler with one of the funkiest grooves you’ll hear all year. They’re both such fabulous tracks, I’m not sure I can pick a favourite! Listen to both, and repeat.

If you think these songs sound good at home, just wait until you experience Bootleg Rascal live. They’re coming at you with shows around Australia and New Zealand later this year.

31 August 2019 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
6 September 2019 – The Foundry, Brisbane
7 September 2019 – Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
11 September 2019 – Yonder, Queenstown
12 September 2019 – U-Bar, Dunedin
13 September 2019 – Blue Smoke, Christchurch
14 September 2019 – Neck of the Woods, Auckland
15 September 2019 – Totara Street, Tauranga

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Paradise Club Take New Single “Above Me” on the Road

Paradise Club’s latest single “Above Me” is a dreamy slice of indie-pop guaranteed to brighten up your day. This is a real toe-tapper from the Adelaide act which perfectly balances feel-good melodies with poignant lyrics.

“It’s about working extremely hard, feeling incredibly helpless, and learning how to give your everything to save a relationship, whether it be platonic or romantic,” explained Paradise Club’s front man, Gere Fuss.

Paradise Club will take the song on the road next month with a string of dates culminating with a big hometown show. Check them out one of the venues below.

2 August 2019 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
3 August 2019 – Vic On The Park, Sydney
4 August 2019 – Yours & Owls Sunday Session @ North Gong Hotel, Wollongong
9 August 2019 – The Old Bar, Melbourne
23 August 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Deathproof PR; credit: Kyle Davis

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Gary Pinto Celebrates Sam Cooke With Tribute Shows

Gary Pinto has come a long way since his days singing and dancing in boy band CDB. Lately he’s been wowing crowds paying tribute to his musical idol, Sam Cooke. These shows have usually been one-of engagements, but Gary is taking them on the road with residencies at the Sydney Opera House and the Melbourne Arts Centre along with performances in Canberra and Geelong.

“Every night interpreting his songs was a different experience because the band would play differently, and I would sing differently, being in the moment of great soul music,” Gary reminisced. “Singing the performing this kind of music is very much dependent on the atmosphere and every performance is varied. The music traverses age groups from young to old, because soul music is timeless.”

Songs & Times Of Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come sees Gary celebrating Sam’s biggest hits. It’s no average tribute show. One elated critic declared “Gary Pinto IS Sam Cooke.” See what all the fuss is about at the following venues. Tickets go on sale on July 12.

27 September 2019 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
28 September-2 October 2019 – Sydney Opera House, Sydney
10 November 2019 – Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong
14-17 November 2019 – Melbourne Arts Centre, Melbourne

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Eilish GIlligan Wins Josh Pyke Partnership

Melbourne singer, songwriter, and producer Eilish Gilligan has taken out this year’s Josh Pyke Partnership. A collaboration between Josh Pyke and APRA AMCOS, the partnership provides funding and mentorship for one unsigned musical act each year.

I must admit, Eilish wasn’t on my radar until this morning. The first thing I did after hearing the news was check her out on Spotify. Take a listen to her latest single “Someone Else” and you’ll soon understand why she took out the top prize. Her voice is absolutely stunning and she has such a great artistic sensibility. This track is an absolute banger, and there’s plenty more where it came from.

“I am so, so humbled, grateful and excited to be the winner of the 2019 JP Partnership,” Eilish said. “This vote of confidence from Josh Pyke, APRA AMCOS, Wonderlick and Select means a lot to me as an artist, and it also means that I will be able to continue to work towards my musical, artistic and professional goals for 2019, now with the extra guidance of these industry veterans.”

“Eilish Gilligan is an artist that has achieved a hell of a lot under her own steam, but it’s the potential in Eilish that’s truly exciting,” added Josh. “I’m a huge fan of multi-faceted artists, and in 2019, having more than one string to your bow is paramount to having longevity in the creative arts. Eilish is a songwriter but also a gifted technical producer, collaborative songwriter, as well as being the star of her own show. This is what makes for a long and fruitful career. Being not just a “musician,” but a “creative”.

Eilish has plenty of shows coming up. Discover her music for yourself at the following gigs.

24 August 2019 – UC Refectory, Bruce
29 August 2019 – HQ Complex, Adelaide
30 August 2019 – Metropolis, Fremantle
6 September 2019 – The Goods Shed, Hobart
7 September 2019 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
13 September 2019 – UOW UniBar, Wollongong
14 September 2019 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
20 September 2019 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
21 September 2019 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

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Isaiah Gets Spiritual With New Single and Tour

Isaiah seemed to have the world at his feet, a young artist with a voice beyond his years introduced to a national audience through the X Factor and an international one through Eurovision. But all that hasn’t quite equated to chart success. I’m not sure fame and fortune matters quite as much as releasing quality music, and I think his latest single “Spirit” is one of his best. Penned by Isaiah and Andrew Lowden, this beautiful ballad speaks of rediscovering your spiritual side after time in the emotional wilderness.

“‘Spirit’ is such a special song for me and I am so happy that I get to share it with the world,” he said. “The song is about coming out of a difficult and dark time and being able to reconnect with yourself, which I think everyone can relate to. The last year has been a year of self-discovery for me and I hope that my fans enjoy this song and all of the new music I will be releasing soon. ’Sprit’ is very close to my heart and I’m sending it into the world with love…”

Isaiah kicks off his Spirit and Beyond tour tomorrow. It’s an extensive tour which skips the capitals and touches regional centres around the nation. Catch him at one of the following shows.

6 July 2019 – Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Wonthaggi
7 July 2019 – The Bowery Theatre, St Albans
9 July 2019 – Mount Isa Civic Centre, Mt Isa
13 July 2019 – World Theatre, Charters Towers
26 July 2019 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
29 August 2019 – Gladstone Civic Centre, Gladstone
31 August 2019 – Events Centre, Caloundra
1 September 2019 – Darebin Community Festival, Darebin
6 September 2019 – Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany
12 September 2019 – Bunbury Entertainment Centre, Bunbury
14 September 2019 – Cummins Theatre, Merredin
17 September 2019 – Moora Performing Arts Centre, Moora
20 September 2019 – Carnarvon Civic Centre, Carnavon
24 September 2019 – Broome Civic Centre, Broome
12 October 2019 – Paramount Theatre, Echuca
19 October 2019 – Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
26 October 2019 – Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool

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The Superjesus Back on the Road for Live SUMO Album Release

More than 20 years have passed since The Superjesus released their debut album Sumo, but this groundbreaking Aussie act rocks just as hard as ever. They’re heading back out on the road in September to celebrate the release of a new double live album Sumo 20 LIVE, recorded during their massive 20th anniversary tour.

“2018 was the year that marked the 20-year anniversary of our debut album Sumo. To celebrate, we put together a show that encompassed a jurassic back catalogue of material that rolled out a two-and-a-half hour show. After smashing this set out night after night, it became obvious to us that we had become a pretty good band!” frontwoman Sarah McLeod reminisced. “Three-quarters of the way through the tour we decided that we should document where we were at, because it was surprising even us! Also, and more importantly, the crowds were singing along with us with enthusiasm like we’d never heard before. This shit needed to be recorded, so we set it up to film and record two shows. We were playing two sets per night, set one was Sumo, set two was hits and rarities. We recorded set one at the Manning Bar in Sydney and set two at The Zoo in Brisbane and were stoked with how it came up.”

Sumo 20 LIVE hits stores and your favourite digital outlets on September 6. All the hits are there, alongside the B-sides and other rarities diehard fans love. It’s the sort of album that reminds you just how good these guys are on stage and why you need to see them again. Purchase it on vinyl, buy a ticket to the show, or get a ticket and vinyl bundle and you’ll receive a free download of a brand new, never-before-heard song called “The Impossible.” Get onto it Superjesus fans! Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 am from the Superjesus website and Oztix outlets.

6 September 2019 – Badlands, Perth
7 September 2019 – The Gov, Adelaide
20 September 2019 – Max Watts, Melbourne
21 September 2019 – Crowbar, Sydney

Image used with permission from On the Map PR; credit: Nix Cartel

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Augie March Reprises On the Quiet Tour 10 Years Later

In 2019, Augie March stripped their music back to its roots for their acclaimed On the Quiet tour. The largely acoustic shows were the talk of the town, the kind of events that you wished you got tickets for. Now 10 years later, Augie March are giving us the chance to do it all again.

“The On The Quiet format allows us to interpret the songs in their most direct and potent form … minimal instrumentation and 4 voices … It’s like the audience is sitting in on a stripped back rehearsal in our studio space … intimate and homespun… performing this show to audiences around Australia back in 2009 was a fun and inspiring experience for us … it promises to be an equally exciting prospect in 2019,” said drummer Dave Williams.

Augie March’s brand new On the Quiet tour will visit their favourite venues in and around Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, and Brisbane. Along the way they’re revisit tunes from their esteemed 23-year back catalogue, playing crowd pleasers and rarities for keen punters. It could be another 10 years or more before you experience Augie March quite like this. Tickets are on sale now.

8 August 2019 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
9 August 2019 – The Espy, St Kilda
10 August 2019 – Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan
15 August 2019 – Transit Bar, Canberra
16 August 2019 – Paddo RSL, Sydney
17 August 2019 – The Old Museum, Brisbane
25 August 2019 – Howler, Brunswick

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ARC Does the Beatles for Abbey Road Live

It’s hard to believe 50 years have passed since the release of Abbey Road. Arguably The Beatles’ best, it still sounds fresh as a daisy thanks to choice cuts like “Come Together,” “Something,” and “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window.” Aussie supergroup ARC will pay tribute to that iconic album at upcoming Abbey Road Live shows.

ARC is Kram (Spiderbait), Mark Wilson (Jet), Davey Lane (You Am I), and Darren Middleton (Powderfinger). If that wasn’t enough reason to get excited, the shows will also feature special guests Ash Naylor (Paul Kelly, Even and Rockwiz), Linda Bull (The Black Sorrows, Vika and Linda Bull), Brett Wolfenden (The Pictures, James Keays) and James Keys (Eagle and the Worm, Bob Evans).

Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get yours to see some of our finest talents interpreting some of the Beatles’ best.

11 August 2019 – Perth Concert Hall, Perth
13 August 2019 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
15 August 2019 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
17 August 2019 – The Star, Gold Coast
18 August 2019 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
20 August 2019 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
22 August 2019 – NEX, Newcastle
23 August 2019 – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong

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Jon Stevens Celebrates Noiseworks & INXS With Massive Aussie Tour

I intended to write about this tour yesterday, but instead I found myself going down the Jon Stevens rabbit hole on Spotify, feeling nostalgic about the hits and discovering great recordings I hadn’t heard. Has anyone else listened to his version of “A Change is Gonna Come” or him jamming with Diesel on “Dock of the Bay”? Sublime. Travelling down that rabbit hole brings home just how good Jon’s upcoming tour will be though. Dubbed the Noiseworks and INXS Collection national tour, the set will be all about the hits.

The tour’s inspiration came from the rapturous reception he received as part of the Red Hot Summer Tour, where he played a similar set.

“You’ve got 10,000 people just going bananas when you are playing those songs,” he says. “It makes you realise you have to keep playing them. People want to hear Noiseworks and INXS,” he confirmed. “My job is to make sure everyone has the maximum best time possible.”

A good time is guaranteed at the following Jon Stevens shows.

6 July 2019 – Duck Creek Picnic Races @ Nyngan Racecourse, Nyngan
3 August 2019 – Gateway Hotel, Corio
8 August 2019 – Honeysuckle Hotel, Newcastle
9 August 2019 – The Ettamogah, Kellyville Ridge
10 August 2019 – Gymea Hotel, Gymea
15 August 2019 – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
17 August 2019 – Passion Of The Pilbara, Onslow
18 August 2019 – Astor Theatre, Perth
20 August 2019 – Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany
21 August 2019 – Esperance Civic Centre, Esperance
22 August 2019 – Albion Hotel, Kalgoorlie
23 August 2019 – Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Bunbury
24 August 2019 – Ravenswood Hotel, Ravenswood
30 August 2019 – Miami Marketta, Miami
31 August 2019 – Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Kingscliff
1 September 2019 – The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
5 September 2019 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
6 September 2019 – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville
7 September 2019 – 4U2 Concert, Moranbah
12 September 2019 – Macquarie Inn, Dubbo
13 September 2019 – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel, St Clair
15 September 2019 – Belmont 16s Sailing Club, Belmont
19 September 2019 – Bay Central Tavern, Pialba
20 September 2019 – Harvey Road Tavern, Clinton
21 September 2019 – Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton
4 October 2019 – The Triffid, Fortitude Valley
5 October 2019 – The V Room @ Villa Noosa, Noosa
6 October 2019 – Redland Bay Hotel, Redland Bay
11 October 2019 – Commercial Hotel, South Morang
12 October 2019 – Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave
13 October 2019 – Memo Music Hall, St Kilda
18 October 2019 – Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre, Wangaratta
19 October 2019 – On The Wing EagleHawk Community Festival, Bendigo
19 December 2019 – West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul
20 December 2019 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
21 December 2019 – Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston

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